J -- Vehicle & GSE Maintenance and Transient Aircraft Services

The 78 Contracting Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, plans to award one or more sole source bridge contracts to First Support Services Inc to ensure continued Vehicle Operations and Maintenance, Transient Alert Aircraft Service, and Ground Support Equipment Maintenance. These bridge contracts are intended as short-term solutions to maintain critical services until competitive follow-on contracts can be established. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary management, labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform these services according to standards set by the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, and the Air Force Material Command at Robins AFB. The contracts will be firm-fixed price, with an initial term ranging from one to seven months and potential options for an additional one to four months, with performance taking place at Robins AFB. The anticipated award date is on or about March 1, 2008. This acquisition is categorized under the NAICS code 811310, covering automotive body, paint, and interior repair services. Marvin E. Gleaton is the contracting officer overseeing this procurement. The bridge contract arrangement ensures continuity of essential vehicle and aircraft support services vital to base operations during the transition to a competitively awarded contract.